WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The respect for cow is part of Hindu belief, and most Hindus avoid meat sourced from cow as cows are treated as a motherly giving animal, considered as another member of the family.

Detailed explanation-2: -The majority of Hindus are lacto-vegetarian (avoiding meat and eggs), although some may eat lamb, chicken or fish. Beef is always avoided because the cow is considered a holy animal, but dairy products are eaten. Animal-derived fats such as lard and dripping are not permitted.

Detailed explanation-3: -I respect those who don’t want to eat beef or mutton. There are two communities who definitely don’t eat meat-Brahmins, particularly south Indian Brahmins, and Banias (merchant class). They have become vegetarians over a period of time.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Pigs are now generally shunned in Indian cities as they are considered scavengers and associated with disease, ‘’ Dalal said. Stories abound of how the British struggled to find cooks who would prepare bacon for their breakfasts during the period of direct colonial rule from 1858 to 1947.